An introductiont to Hadith Studies.
Course Name: An Introduction to Hadith Studies
Teachers:Qasim Farid
Date:Every Thursday starting 30th April 2026
Time:7:15-9:15 PM UK
Fee: £39.99
This course offers a comprehensive academic and theological exploration of the Sunna and Hadith. Students will journey from the foundational definitions of Prophetic reports to the complex methodology of authentication and historical codification. By the end of this course, participants will possess the critical tools necessary to understand how the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were preserved, verified, and integrated into the fabric of Islamic Law.
Lesson 1: Understanding the ‘Sunna/Hadith’: Definition, types and need – Matn vs. Isnād
Lesson 2: The binding legal/religious authority of the Sunna 1 – Quranic Foundations for Prophetic Authority
Lesson 3: The binding legal/religious authority of the Sunna 2 – Common objections & case studies
Lesson 4: Transmission, preservation and codification: Key works, figures and historical landmarks
Lesson 5: Verification and authentication: Processes & Methods.
Lesson 6: Hadith Classification 1 – Acc. To number of narrators & continuity of chain
Lesson 7: Engaging the ‘Weak’ Hadith